East Flatbush, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m via I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you north from the bustling Northeast region of NY into another part of the Northeast. You'll find this route to be predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward journey. Given its relatively short duration, it’s an excellent option for a day trip or a quick connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 684
27 mi
31m
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi
23m
I 84
6.3 mi
7m
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
8m
Van Wyck Expressway
3.8 mi
5m
Whitestone Expressway
2 mi
2m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
1m
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Lake Carmel, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
0.5 mi·49 sec·Linden Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Remsen Avenue
181 ft·5 sec·Remsen Avenue
3
Turn right
354 ft·31 sec
4
Turn left onto Remsen Avenue
196 ft·4 sec·Remsen Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.5 mi·1 min·Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Dean Street
10
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·East New York Avenue
11
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi·19 sec·Jamaica Avenue
12
Turn left onto JR
4.8 mi·8 min·Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, BronxUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 678
3.8 mi·5 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi·2 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·1 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on HR
16 mi·23 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 16AToward I 684 North: BrewsterUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 684
26 mi·30 min·I 684
21
Continue on I 684
0.8 mi·1 min·I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 9WToward I 84 West: NewburghUse the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 84
6.3 mi·7 min·I 84
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 61Toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
25
Turn left onto NY 311
1.0 mi·1 min·State Highway 311
26
Continue on NY 311
459 ft·12 sec·Snadbeck Avenue
27
Turn left onto NY 52
252 ft·5 sec·State Highway 52
28
Turn straight onto NY 52
0.1 mi·10 sec·Snadbeck Avenue
29
Continue on NY 52
0.1 mi·12 sec·State Highway 52
30
Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
0.1 mi·35 sec·Barrett Hill Road
31
Turn left onto Worthington Drive West
0.1 mi·31 sec·Worthington Drive West
32
Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road
177 ft·9 sec·Waccabuc Road
33
Turn right onto Coleman Road
75 ft·3 sec·Coleman Road
34
Arrive at destination
Coleman Road
Trip Plan
Since this drive is just under 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving East Flatbush, NY in the late morning should get you to Lake Carmel, NY with plenty of daylight remaining. You'll encounter fuel opportunities along the interstates, but it’s always wise to top off before you leave a major urban area. With only a 90% highway share and a fuel cost estimated around $11, you won't need many stops. Keep an eye out for traffic, especially as you initially merge onto the parkway and interstates leaving the NYC metro area.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.8 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Carmel, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Flatbush, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY
This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 67.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
7.8 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
8
32.6 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
7
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
6
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.46 one way
$22.91 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$12.39
$24.78
premium
$4.92
$13.49
$26.98
diesel
$5.61
$15.37
$30.73
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.09
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning
in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lake Carmel, NY
Morning
in Lake Carmel on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
35 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 16.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 90% of this 69.6-mile route. You'll spend a good portion of your time navigating major arteries like the Hutchinson River Parkway, I-684, and I-84. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is a solid 27 miles on I-684, offering a consistent pace. This drive is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads. It's a familiar interstate experience for much of the way.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Lake Carmel, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lake Carmel, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Carmel, NY before heading back.
